Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning - Chapter 77

Chapter 77: Isn’t Beating Jiang Hao a Sure Win?

Because Duanqing Cliff had two disciples in the top ten of achievements, they had two spots.

Each realm had two spots.

This increased the chances of winning, and even without a victory, there would be some benefits.

Thirteen would be narrowed down to seven, then seven to four.

With some luck, one could get two byes, and then from four to two, the third place would be chosen.

Logically, the seed was the least useful, but its cultivation effects might still be valued by others.

After all, they didn’t know the seed was about to wither.

Even if it withered, it could still emit spiritual energy and help one focus and calm the mind.

After pondering for a moment, Jiang Hao humbly asked for advice:

“Master, how do you think the five items should be ranked?”

“The Nine Suns Saber first, the robe second, the Nine Suns Detachment Fire Technique, the Tianchen Spirit Technique fourth, and the seed fifth,” Ku Wuchang answered expressionlessly.

The Tianchen Spirit Technique only fourth? Jiang Hao felt puzzled.

Ku Wuchang continued:

“The Nine Suns Saber is self-explanatory; it’s powerful enough. The robe is not only useful during the Foundation Establishment phase but also during the Golden Core and can barely be used in the Nascent Soul stage, which shows its value. Although the Tianchen Spirit Technique is remarkable, it’s extremely difficult to cultivate and not as strong and fast as the Nine Suns Fiery Scripture.”

“As for the seed, its value lies in its mysterious properties. No one knows what kind of seed it is. However, I’ve observed it for a moment, and its vitality is nearly exhausted, and the spiritual energy won’t last many years. It’s quite useful for Qi Refining practitioners, somewhat ordinary for Foundation Establishment, and useless for Golden Core.”

With that understanding, Jiang Hao bowed his head and thanked his master for the clarification.

He then asked for a movement technique to prepare for the upcoming competition.

Normally, disciples would have to compete against each other to be chosen as the strongest.

Jiang Hao was different; with his achievements, he was directly qualified for the competition.

“Demon Sound Thousand Li, it’s part of the same series as Demon Sound Slash seems much easier to learn.”

Taking the book, Jiang Hao left his Master’s residence.

Just like the last time, he received the transmission once and then studied on his own.

There was no special treatment.

He could understand why.

He must learn Demon Sound Thousand Li; this way, he would be more at ease during the competition and not be forced to win quickly.

He could delay the opponent’s defeat.

……

The next day.

Duanqing Cliff started to buzz with activity as they prepared to set up a platform to select the competing disciples.

Aside from the mid-stage Foundation Establishment, there were two people for the other stages.

Jiang Hao also showed some interest in this; he wanted to see the strength of these people so he could have an idea of when he would encounter similar cultivations in the future.

Seven days later.

Jiang Hao left the platform of the late-stage Golden Core.

He felt that these Senior Brothers and Sisters hadn’t given their all.

Although the ten late-stagers each had different strengths, with the seven forms of the Heavenly Saber and the Primordial Heaven Blade, it seemed he could defeat them.

Taking a deep breath, Jiang Hao suppressed the disdain in his heart, knowing that it could lead to blindness.

Power can lead to loss of self.

……

During the night.

Jiang Hao raced through the forest at an extremely fast pace, with a faint rumbling sound following his movement.

However, a white shadow passed by him, quickly disappearing into the distance.

“After breaking through to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, its speed has increased a lot,” Jiang Hao remarked as he watched the white shadow vanish.

The white shadow was naturally the mythical beast, the rabbit.

In the past few days, it had broken through to the mid-stage and was nagging to change its collar.

Jiang Hao ignored it; mid-stage collars were too expensive, and he didn’t have that many spirit stones right now.

That would have to wait.

Logically, after receiving a large sum of spirit stones from Senior Brother Mu Qi, he should have been considered wealthy, but he was still exceptionally poor.

However, he had many spiritual medicines, which were difficult to sell, and almost all of them were given to the rabbit.

“I’ve managed to learn the Demon Sound Thousand Li; next, I need to start making talismans.”

If the opponent is too strong, I can use the Hundred Thousand Swords Talisman to counter them.

But during these days, I also need to continue to comprehend the first and second forms of the Heavenly Saber, in addition to spending time controlling the consumption of my divine powers.

……

Three weeks later, on the eve of the competition.

Han Ming came looking for him.

“Senior Brother Jiang, we might face each other again, it would be good to exchange a few moves with Senior Brother,” he said confidently before turning and leaving.

He must think he’s quite capable.

This time at Duanqing Cliff’s mid-stage Foundation Establishment, he had outperformed everyone and made it into the top twelve of the main veins.

“It makes sense, with the care of the Spirit of Mountains and Rivers, a powerful inheritance, and being a true disciple, it’s not impossible for his strength to have increased significantly during this period,” Jiang Hao muttered to himself.

Sitting in the courtyard, he took out the Half-Moon Blade No. 2 and began to maintain it.

The blade was black with a white edge, almost identical in length to the Primordial Heavenly Saber, perfectly balanced, and the craftsmanship was exceptional.

It was definitely made by a master.

With the Half-Moon Blade No. 2, the Demon Sound Thousand Li, and fifty Hundred Thousand Swords Talismans, winning the competition shouldn’t be difficult.

But…

The opponent might not necessarily be poor.

……

The next day.

Jiang Hao woke up from his meditation, watered the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower with a bowl of water, and then stepped outside.

The rabbit followed at his side:

“Master, why don’t you take me with you?”

“Take you for what?” Jiang Hao asked, looking down.

“I, Lord Rabbit, am incredibly fast. People on the road knows I’m like a dragon seen in the head but not the tail. When Master’s opponent appears, I’ll strike first and severely injure them, then Master can follow up and win. With Lord Rabbit by your side, Master is sure to win,” the rabbit assured, thumping its chest.

Jiang Hao listened quietly, then instructed:

“The Spiritual Medicine Garden is in your care.”

“Okay!” the rabbit replied instinctively.

The competition was held in the central square of Tianyin Sect, where there were many arenas.

There were separate areas for Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, and Nascent Soul stages.

Jiang Hao arrived at the Foundation Establishment area and checked the competition list.

There were thirteen people in each stage, and the one with a bye in the mid-stage Foundation Establishment was… Duanqing Cliff’s Han Ming?

“He really is lucky to be favored by the Spirit of Mountains and Rivers,” Jiang Hao shook his head indifferently, then saw that he was matched against Leihuo Peak’s Xin Yuyue.

The name sounded familiar, and after pondering for a moment, he remembered that she was the Senior Sister who had entered the Demon Cavern with him.

He hadn’t expected her to have reached the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment as well.

After confirming that it was the third arena, he headed straight there.

On the other side, Leihuo Peak’s Xin Yuyue confidently came to check the competition list.

Although she had only recently advanced to the mid-stage, the battle with Tianqing Mountain had brought her many benefits, and she had obtained many treasures.

She had the Red Phosphorus Sword in her hand, the Moon Frost Treasure Garment on her body, and many talismans.

With her techniques and movement skills, she could stack her abilities to ensure victory.

She wasn’t greedy; she just wanted the Tianchen Spirit Technique.

“With Junior Sister’s recent opportunities, winning shouldn’t be difficult,” a Senior Brother next to her said with a smile.

“It’s just good luck,” Xin Yuyue modestly replied.

Soon they saw the competition list.

Xin Yuyue’s eyes first went to the bye, but unfortunately, it wasn’t her.

Then, at the third arena, she saw her name, and her opponent was… Duanqing Cliff’s Jiang Hao.

The moment this name entered her sight, Xin Yuyue was stunned.

She found it hard to believe.

Wasn’t he at the early stage of Foundation Establishment? How did he end up in the mid-stage?

For a moment, her spirits dropped. Not only was winning out of the question, but she was also likely to lose her first battle.

Although there was no evidence, she and Zheng Shijiu from Bingyue Valley had assumed this person was exceptionally talented.

“Jiang Hao? Junior Sister is really lucky to encounter someone who only picks up opportunities. I heard he has neither consolidated his cultivation nor has any real combat experience. Congratulations, Junior Sister.”

The envious and congratulatory voices around Xin Yuyue sounded piercing to her.

But biting her lip, she still wanted to give it her all.

The Tianchen Spirit Technique was too important to her.

Perhaps, she could win?